Determinants of Modern Contraceptive Use among Young Married Women (Age 15-24) in Indonesia

Sari Kistiana, Maria Gayatri and Diah Puspita Sari

Global Journal of Health Science, 2020, vol. 12, issue 13, 37

Abstract: Younger maternal age increases maternal and neonatal risks, while the use of contraceptives among young married women is noticeably lower compared to older women. Contraceptive use can reduce the risk of reproductive health problems among young women. This study aimed to assess the determinants of modern contraceptive use among young married women aged 15-24 in Indonesia. The study utilized data of the 2019 Indonesian Population, Family Planning and Family Development Program Performance and Accountability Survey. The analysis was restricted to 3,927 young married women who were not pregnant during the survey, as they were likely to report either doing something or not postponing or delaying pregnancy. Logistic regression analyses were performed to predict factors influencing modern contraceptive use among young married women. Findings indicate that all demographic factors (age, residence, and region) and education were associated with modern contraceptive use. The number of living children and desire to have children revealed significant variability in modern contraceptive use among young married women. Other important factors in explaining contraceptive use were family planning program exposure factors such as knowledge of the contraceptive method and discussed family planning with health worker. The study underlines the importance of intervention programs aimed at increasing modern contraceptive information targeting adolescents who are older, residen in urban area, live in islands other than Java-Bali, have higher education; and encouraging provider-clients’ family planning interpersonal communication.

Date: 2020
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